April 2010 Newsletter

FEATURED Article
Boost Productivity with Sumitomo Metal Slash Mills  
KM sales representative, Carey Stencil takes a look inside two successful applications using the Sumitomo MS Feed Mill. Current users rave about the mills ability to increase tool life and amp up productivity. Hear one customer's story by clicking on the video below. 

For test products and cost savings analysis, contact your KM Tool Supply representative.

New Product Announcements
Carmex Gmill Thread: Cost Effective Solid Carbide Thread Mills

Carmex presents a new line of cost effective solid carbide thread mills that provide high performance and increased efficiency.

• Spiral flutes allow smooth cutting action and high productivity
• Shorter machining time due to multi, 3 to 6 flutesThreads up to shoulder in blind holes
• Longer tool life due to special multi-layer coating
• Can be used for a variety of material
• Excellent surface finish
• Low cutting pressure allows thin wall machining
• Same tool used for R.H. and L.H. threads

Ingersoll Round Line
Ingersoll introduces a new line of uniquely designed endmills to address common machining problems.

• Stedi Rounds feature pitched flutes designed to maximize stock removal rate and reduce cycle time in most milling operations. 
• 3 in 1 Rounds cover a wide range of applications, including slotting, pocketing and helical interpolation and contouring.
• Feed Rounds utalizes a special hybrid geometry cutting edge configuration that allows greatly increased feed rates.
• Roughfin Rounds combine roughing and finishing endmills into one single tool.

NEW Promotion 
Ingersoll 2010 Profit Paks

Don't miss out on huge savings from Ingersoll's top product lines. Deals include free cutters, free inserts and free replacement cutters on Ingersoll's newest and most productive profit producers.
Deals are effective immediately, so check out the 2010 profit pak flyer, and contact your KM Tool Supply representative today.

Everyone likes free stuff! Play along each month for the chance to win free tools.

This month's KM Contest Giveaway
Question:
In one of our previous newsletter videos, how much time did Tony save per part with the Carmex Multi Tooth Threading Insert?  Hint: All our archived newsletters can be viewed online at ourwebsite. 

Be one of the first 15 individuals to respond with the correct answer and win a Lufkin 1" x 25' Automatic Blade Lock Tape.  Simply reply to this newsletter or email news@kmtool.com with the answer. 

Congratulations to the winners of the last KM contest: Mike O., Tammy L., Scott S., Dan K., Mike L., Ray E., Eric F., Cher L., Edie, Pete G., Dan B., Dave W., Sara D., Virginia H., Mike D., Mike J., Dave S., Robert B., Steve M., Scott E., Matt H. and Craig J.

Keep checking your monthly KM newsletter for tool optimization tips, promotions and the chance to win free stuff.

Where will the Brewers finish in the NL Central Standings? 

A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
E. Fifth
F. Sixth

   
In our last newsletter, we asked, what is your favorite Olympic sport?
  
THE RESULTS:

36% said Snowboarding

18% said Ski Jumping

18% said Figure Skating

9% said Bobsledding

9% said Speed Skating

9% said Hockey